Controller

J&Y Law

Controller

Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Company parties

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Free food & snacks

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Location: Century City, CA | Schedule: Full-Time, Onsite

    At J&Y Law, we fight for justice every day on behalf of those who need it most. As one of California’s leading plaintiff’s law firms, we are seeking a Controller to oversee and elevate our financial operations. This is a confidential search for a highly skilled financial professional with law firm experience who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

    If you have expertise in Litify and QuickBooks (QB), combined with a deep understanding of legal accounting practices, we invite you to explore this exceptional opportunity.

    Why Join J&Y Law?

    We value our team and offer outstanding perks to support your success and well-being:

    Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage

    Free Parking: Convenient Century City location with employer-paid parking

    Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic and expanding law firm

    Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and bonus potential

    Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling designed to support your needs

    What You’ll Do

    Oversee and manage all aspects of the firm’s financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal industry regulations

    Develop and implement accounting policies and internal controls to strengthen operational efficiency

    Prepare and analyze budgets, forecasts, and cash flow statements to guide leadership decision-making

    Monitor and report on key financial performance indicators (KPIs), providing actionable insights

    Collaborate with attorneys, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate billing, payments, and trust accounting compliance

    Leverage Litify and QuickBooks (QB) to manage financial data and create robust reporting systems

    Maintain compliance with state bar rules, trust accounting (IOLTA) requirements, and other firm-specific financial obligations

    What We’re Looking For

    Law Firm Expertise: Minimum 5 years of accounting/finance experience in a law firm setting (required)

    Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

    Credentials: CPA or CMA certification strongly preferred

    Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency with Litify, QuickBooks (QB), Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting tools

    Legal Accounting Knowledge: In-depth understanding of trust accounting, client fund management, and bar compliance

    Attention to Detail: Exceptional accuracy, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills

    Communication: Strong interpersonal and written communication skills to collaborate across teams and with external partners

    Confidential Search

    This is a confidential search. All inquiries and applications will be handled with the utmost discretion.

    Ready to Make an Impact?

    If you’re ready to bring your financial expertise to a top-tier plaintiff’s law firm and make a difference for clients every day, apply now to join our team at J&Y Law.